Digital Accessibility Committee

Description of Activities: In consultation with the Provost, Vice Presidents, and the Accessibility Resource Center, the committee will ensure that information technology and digital content created or distributed is accessible to individuals with disabilities. According to the Accessibility of Information Technology and Digital Content policy, the committee will make available training and resources for faculty and staff. The training and resources will include how to make technology/digital content accessible, how to check for accessibility, and how to request assistance. The Information Technology and Digital Accessibility Review Committee shall be responsible for:

  1. developing, maintaining and updating the Standards for the Accessibility of Information Technology and Digital Content,
  2. developing a plan for implementation of these standards,
  3. identifying and distributing best practices and resource information regarding accessible information technology and digital content,
  4. reviewing and making recommendations to the Vice Presidents to grant exceptions to the policy,
  5. determining the content and frequency of trainings and assessing the quality and effectiveness of these trainings, and
  6. reviewing and updating the policy.

The Information Technology and Digital Accessibility Review Committee members include faculty, staff, students and administrators. The Vice Presidents and the Faculty Senate Executive Board, Associated Students of Fort Lewis College, or their designees, shall appoint committee members.

Members

  • Kristin Polens (chair) - Accessibility Resource Center
  • Steve Scales - Accessibility Resource Center
  • Gwang Yon Hwang - Health Sciences
  • Melissa Stordeur - Human Resources
  • James Bodine - Information Technology
  • Douglas Lyon - Katz School of Business
  • Claire Burke - Marketing & Communications
  • Lizzie Kost - Marketing & Communications
  • Scott Kadera - Marketing & Communications
  • Clint Jacobsen - Teaching & Learning Services